Elene Ensign Sprong

ELENE ENSIGN SPRONG, born 23 June 1907 in Ohio, died 1 July 2003 in Lawrence, Kansas. Survivors: two daughters, Cynthia Sprong Karl of Atchison, Kansas, and Marilyn Whittaker of New Mexico; four grandchildren, Charles Whittaker of Port Arthur, Texas, Carol Westphal of Idaho, Bill Whittaker of Colorado, and Elizabeth Karl Churchett of Austin, Texas; seven great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Aaron Alfred Sprong. A memorial service will be held in late September in Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the individual's choice. Elene graduated in the early 1930s from the University of Kansas and shortly after married Doc. They moved from Missouri to Houston in 1957 with their two daughters. She was a longtime member of the Bellaire Christian Church, participating in the quilting club and teaching Sunday School, as well as the Women's Auxiliary at the VA Hospital. Her Christmas cookies were always anticipated and enjoyed, and many friends and relatives have a crocheted frog or knitted snakes from her. She was a wonderful grandmother who loved card games and Rummikub. While in Houston, she spent many enjoyable Christmases with her son-in-laws' family, the Karls. Elene live at University Place from 1991 to 2001.